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Mike Quickenden
Oct 4, 2023
Mike Quickenden, 81, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away on October 4, 2023, while doing what he loved most—hunting in the mountains—alongside his son, Ty.
Mike was born in Lewistown, Montana, on September 14, 1942, to his parents, Charles and Peggy Quickenden. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1960, setting the stage for a life filled...
Larry Glen Shepard
Oct 3, 2023
Larry Glen Shepard, 69, passed away October 3, 2023 at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born January 17, 1954 in Rock Springs, Wy, the son of Cecil and Darlene Shepard.
Larry graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 before working for the railroad. He held many jobs in the automotive sales...
Karen Renee McGinnis
Sep 30, 2023
Karen Renee McGinnis, 57, passed away September 30, 2023 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, WY following a battle with brain cancer. She was a former resident of Denver, CO.
She was born on August 21, 1966 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Billie and Ralph Mattinson.
Karen attended high school in Rock Springs, WY...
Harold "Clark" Laudato
Sep 27, 2023
MSgt. Harold Clark Laudato
December 6, 1944 – September 27, 2023
Harold “Clark” Laudato, 78, fought a valiant battle with a sudden illness and in the end his body was just worn out and he passed peacefully. Clark passed away on September 27, 2023, in Rock Springs, WY, with his family at his side. Clark was...
Steven Fritzel
Sep 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven John Fritzel; known by friends as "Scuba". He passed away September 25, 2023.
Steven was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on February 13, 1987. Steven had a larger-than-life character that was deeply rooted in his courageous spirit. He was always the first one to explore the unknown,...
Joshua Clifton Sinnett
Sep 25, 2023
Joshua Clifton Sinnett, 43, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home in Granger, Wyoming following a sudden illness.He was born on March 23, 1980 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of Dwayne Clifton Sinnett and Linda Darleene Jenkins.Joshua graduated from Mountain View High School with the class of 1998.He worked as a tower foreman for Union Wireless for...
William "Bill" P. Korhonen
Sep 20, 2023
On September 20, 2023, William P “Bill" Korhonen, 74, was welcomed into Heaven by his mother, Patricia, father Toivo, and his sister, Rose Marie.
He was born in Rock Springs, WY on September 7, 1949, the second child of Pat and Toivo “Tom” Korhonen.
He lived in Superior for most of his young life until the family...
Dale Dreben
Sep 19, 2023
Dale Dreben, 65, passed away September 19, 2023 at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on September 15, 1958 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Warren and Marge Dreben.
Dale graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1977 and worked as a pipeline inspector for Mtn Fuel/ Questar for 39 years until his...
Terri Jean Tarufelli
Sep 17, 2023
Terri Jean Tarufelli, 58, of Rock Springs, passed away on September 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Terri Jean passed away due to health complications.
She was born on February 26, 1965, to Eugene and Teresa Tarufelli in Rock Springs, WY.
Terri Jean grew up in Rock Springs with her brother Rick. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister,...
Vella Mae Fryburger
Sep 14, 2023
Vella Mae Hysell Fryburger, 93, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023 just a week shy of her 94th birthday with the love of her family surrounding her. She was a resident of Mesa Valley Assisted Living in Mesquite, Nevada.
Vella was born on September 22, 1929 in Robertson, Wyoming. The first daughter of Frank Hysell and Ida May Graham...
Alfredo Acosta Jr.
Sep 14, 2023
Alfredo Acosta JR, 22, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Colorado where he worked as a Machine Operator and Welder.
His life began on November 28, 2000, in Alanta Georgia; the son of Alfredo Acosta and Mirna Hernandez. He was raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming where he graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2019.
Growing up, Alfredo...
Mark Myers
Sep 11, 2023
Mark Myers, 66, passed away on September 11, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah following a sudden illness.
He was born on August 28, 1957 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Rolph and Maxine Myers.
Mark married Katrina Gaymon in Rock Springs on March 4, 1995.
He ran Freedom Tile and Home Repair.
Mark was a member of the...
John R. Bodenhagen
Sep 11, 2023
John R Bodenhagen, 67, peacefully passed at his home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He fought cancer with a smile for almost 2 years before losing his battle.
John was born April 7th, 1956, in Saltsburg, PA to Jack and Sally Bodenhagen. He was raised in a loving, Christian home and adored his parents, siblings, and...
Bell Dawn Kempthorne
Sep 10, 2023
Bell Dawn Kempthorne, 62, passed on September 10, 2023 at her home in Green River, Wyoming.
She was born on October 12, 1960 in Germany, the daughter of Charlotte Anderson Cass.
Bell married Chuck Kempthorne in Reno, Nevada in 1977. He preceded her in death.
She enjoyed spending her time reading, cooking, watching television, babysitting her grandchildren, and being...
John Edgar Blatter
Sep 9, 2023
John Edgar Blatter, 78, passed away September 9, 2023 at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions in Casper, WY. He had been hospitalized in Ogden, UT with complications from cancer.
John was born to Maxine and Gotthilf Blatter at his grandparents’ home near Lewis, Iowa on December 18, 1944. He grew up on a farm near Ellendale, ND and graduated...
Paul D. Balsi
Sep 7, 2023
Paul Dennis Blasi, 79, passed away September 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.
He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for over 30 years, and was a former resident of Granger, WY.
Paul was born on September 11, 1943 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of Renado (Reno) Blasi and Amelia Lee.
He graduated from Green River...
Mary L. Brandes
Aug 31, 2023
Mary Louise Brandes, 75, passed away August 31, 2023 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
She was born on September 24, 1947 in Washington.
Mary enjoyed spending her time playing cribbage, pool, and tossin' back a cold one with her friends.
Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date...
Carolyn Halstead
Aug 26, 2023
Carolyn Lee Halstead, 80, passed away August 26, 2023 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
She was born on February 15, 1943 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the daughter of Ed and Marilyn Miller.
Carolyn married Donald Spang and had two children, Robbin and Alice; they later divorced.
She then married the love of her life, Roger Halstead in...
Troy Howard Forcier
Aug 21, 2023
Troy Howard Forcier, 66, passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by his family on August 21, 2023.
He was born on October 11, 1956 in Redwood City, California, the son of Thomas Forcier and Claudia West.
Troy was a former resident of Silver Springs, Nevada.
He married Joni Marrelli, his constant companion and partner in all...
Curtis Wayne Ogden
Aug 18, 2023
Curtis Wayne Ogden, 68, passed away August 18, 2023 at his home in Green River, Wyoming.
He was born on February 22, 1955 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Curtis W. Ogden and Alice Arlena Marlow.
Curtis attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and held varies jobs in the area doing mechanical works, handyman services, wood working, plumbing,...
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